Château Fleur de Lisse – Technical sheet
Located at Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse
In conversion to organic farming – Biodynamic vineyard management from 2017.
Appellation – Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Area planted – 8.66 Hectares
Type of soils – the terroir lies on silt-limestone soils, planted at the foot of slopes.
Grape varieties – 50% Cabernet Franc – 49% Merlot – 1% Cabernet Sauvignon
Rootstock – 101-14 – 3309 – Gravesac
Average age of vines – 40 to 50 years
Plantation density – 5,500 vines per hectare
Methods of cultivation – Manual harvest in crates. Pre and post destemming sorting – no crushing
Vinification – Wine making process plot in concrete vat temperature 28-30°C Maceration 2 to 4 weeks
Ageing – 18 months in French oak barrels (22%) Bottling at the property
Estate Manager – Nicolas Géré
Winemaker consultants – Jean-Claude & Jean-François Berrouet
